Western Australia location profile
Manning WA 6152
Manning is a quiet, leafy suburb in the City of South Perth known for its family-friendly streets, local parks, and convenient access to the river and universities. It blends renovated post‑war homes with newer infill housing and a growing community hub around the Manning Community Centre.
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Why families consider Manning
Predominantly families and established couples, with some students and young professionals drawn by proximity to Curtin University and the CBD. Lifestyle is relaxed and community‑oriented, with good schools, sporting clubs, and everyday conveniences nearby.
Amenities & services
- Waterford Plaza (nearby, Karawara) retail and dining
- Manning Central/Welwyn Avenue local shops (IGA, cafes, services)
- Manning Community Centre (library, halls, community services)
- Manning Road Medical Centre
- South Perth Hospital (nearby)
- Canning Bridge dining strip (nearby restaurants and cafes)
- Manning Library, 2 Conochie Crescent, Manning
- South Perth Library, Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth
Transport & connectivity
- Canning Bridge Station (Mandurah Line)
- Transperth bus routes 100 and 101 along Manning Road (links to Canning Bridge, Curtin University, Perth CBD)
- Kwinana Freeway, Manning Road (State Route 26), and Canning Highway (State Route 6)
Lifestyle & recreation
- George Burnett Leisure Centre and Skate Park (sports courts, ovals)
- Manning Bowling Club (Bradshaw Crescent)
- Manning Tennis Club
- Riverside walking/cycling paths via nearby Salter Point/Waterford foreshore
- Collier Park Golf Course (nearby, Como)
- Challenger Reserve
- James Miller Oval
- George Burnett Park
- Canning River foreshore reserves (Waterford/Salter Point)
- Neil McDougall Park (nearby, Como)
Education context
Multiple long day care and OSHC options in Manning and adjacent Como/Karawara; generally good availability for 3+ years, with moderate waitlists for infants during peak periods.
- Curtin University (Bentley Campus, via Manning Rd, ~3km)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley Campus, ~7–8km via river crossings)
- Murdoch University (South St Campus, ~12km via Kwinana Fwy)